Preparation for Laying Sod

Overview

According to landscape-america.com, sod is grass that has been grown from seed on a farm and then harvested by slicing off a thin layer of topsoil and then either rolling or stacking it. Therefore, sod is much easier to plant than lawn seed because it is a ready-made lawn. However, you still have to prepare the site for sod if you want the grass to grow optimally.

Step 1

Clear all debris off the soil, and pull any weeds that are growing there. Rake up any large rocks.

Step 2

Till the plot to loosen the soil until it is crumbly.

Step 3

Spread a 4-to-6-inch layer of topsoil over the tilled soil.

Step 4

Spread 1 lb. of 16-22-8 fertilizer over the soil.

Step 5

Till the soil again to work the fertilizer into the soil to a depth of 3 inches.